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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1953

323 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 8 of 17

Electricity for Whole Shire Councillor Reviews Shire Power Extensions Policy, Gundaroo Project’s History

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 2

IN DECIDING TO GO AHEAD WITH THE ELECTRICITY EXTENSION GUNDAROO, YARROWLUMLA SHIRE COUNCIL WAS HONOURING A THREE-YEARS-OLD UNDERTAKING TO THE PEOPLE OF GUNDAROO AND TO GUNNING SHIRE…

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Population Survey this Weekend Mayor Appeals for Co-operation of All Townsfolk

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 1

“I appeal to all citizens to assist the Statistician by supplying promptly and fully the information sought by him.” The Mayor of Queanbeyan (Aid. R. A…

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Yarrowlumla Shire Electricity Extensions Full-scale Power Development Plans; Move by Shire C’cl

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 July 1953 · page 1

A MOVE FOR A LARGE-SCALE PROGRAM OF ELECTRICITY EXTENSIONS IN YARROWLUMLA SHIRE WAS INITIATED BY CR. P. H. HARDY AT A MEETING OF THE SHIRE COUNCIL YESTERDAY. Council adopted a motion by Cr. Hardy requesting the consulting…

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New Plant for Shire Ferguson Tractor and Equipment

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1953 · page 2

At last Shire meeting tenders were considered for the supply of a new tractor and equipment. The Engineer (Mr. J. Brand) recommended a…

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Council Praise for The Age

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 July 1953 · page 1

“A lot of these misunderstandings occur through lack of publicity of Council proceedings,” said Cr. P. H. Hardy during the debate on…

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Approved by Council Buildings to Cost £13,319

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 7 July 1953 · page 2

New buildings and i additions approved by Queanbeyan Council last week are estimated to involve the expenditure of £13,319…

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This Institute Matter and Council's Desire to Expand

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 7 July 1953 · page 2

So far we have not heard anything concerning the result of the approach proposed to the Institute committee in regard to the institution being…

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Reunion of Yarrowlumla Shire Councillors

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 3

Eight of the nine councillors of Yarrowlumla Shire, pictured during an interval in their meeting last Monday, when Crs. Butler and Gardner were present after their re-election unopposed. They are from left, Crs. E. McTernan, P. H. Hardy, G. J. Moore, J. F. Butler,…

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No Taxi, Nurse Missed Exam. Council Asks Taxi Owners for Report

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 1

Queanbeyan Council will ask the taxi Proprietors’ Association to investigate and- report on a complant by Mr. C. N. Strong of 9 Morrissett Street, that a taxi driver failed to pick up his family to catch the…

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Council on Swim Pool

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 July 1953 · page 1

“I think it is a great thing that his committee has been formed. [?] swimming pool is something the town has wanted for a long time…

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Shire Mail Bag Letters Dealt with at Last

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1953 · page 2

Mr. E. D. Hollands wrote Requesting that repairs be authorised to the willow Forest, road. He said if any more rain fell this would be almost…

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Kerbing & Guttering at Bungendore Early Action by Shire is Urged

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 July 1953 · page 2

The question of when Council proposed to proceed with the kerbing and guttering of Bungendore Streets was raised by Cr. J. F. Butler at the meeting of Yarrowlumla Shire Council, last week…

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Town Saleyards Council Will Take Lease

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 1

Queanbeyan Council last night decided to take a lease of the existing town saleyards. Council adopted a report from…

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Residential Areas to Be Discussed at Special Council Meeting

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 1

“I think it’s desirable that the question of defining residential areas in Queanbeyan should be fully thrashed out, once and for…

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Council to Seek Loan Dressing Sheds on Town Park

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 5

The Municipal Council last night decided to apply for a loan of £600 to assist in erecting dressing sheds on Queanbeyan Park…

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Taxi-men Reply to Complaint Council Satisfied with Answer

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 2

“The matter has been thoroughly investigated and nothing can be found to confirm Mr. Strong’s assertions,” Queanbeyan Taxi Owners’ Association told the Municipal Council last night…

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Support for Commerce Chamber Council Will Help in Campaign on Vandalism

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 1

The Chamber of Commerce will have the support of the Municipal Council in a campaign against Vandalism. Council decided this last night after receiving…

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Electricity Commission to Confer with Council Action Promised on Poor Power Supply to Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 July 1953 · page 1

THE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION WILL INVESTIGATE THE BEST MEANS OF ALLEVIATING ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CONDITIONS IN QUEANBEYAN UNTIL SUCH TIME AS WORK AT CANBERRA NECESSARY FOR THE CHANGEOVER TO 11kv VOLTAGE IS COMPLETED…

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The Shire Clerk

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 2

Our newly-appointed Shire Clerk, Mr. W. F. Todd, created a very favourable impression at Friday's meeting. Taking over at a most difficult…

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Town Water and Sewerage Council Plans Further Program

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 1

Queanbeyan Council dealt with a number of water and sewerage matters at its meeting last week. Council directed the Town Clerk and the Engineer to confer and prepare an additional program…

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